Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
India, Iran
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Cold, Dry, Hot
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
Europe
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Punica granatum
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lythraceae
Species
S. cumini
P. granatum
Generic Group
Not Available
Pomegranate
Difference Between Jambul and Pomegranate
We might think that Jambul and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Pomegranate with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jambul and Pomegranate is Myrtales and Myrtales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.